Jive Turkey

Jive Turkey was a derogatory slang word in African American Vernacular English (Ebonics), used to refer to someone who was unreliable, made empty promises, or who was full of bluster. Several funk groups in the late 1960s and 1970s used the term, particularly the Ohio Players in songs such as "Jive Turkey" on the album Skin Tight from 1974. The insult became widely known in the 1980s, particularly via television comedies (e.g., The Jeffersons). The term has been used by later television characters (e.g., Homer Simpson) in order to demonstrate that they are out of touch with modern youth trends, culture, and language. The term was also used in the film Semi-Pro starring Will Ferrell and in Weird Science starring Kelly LeBrock 1985. "Jive turkey" also garnered attention in the movie Trading Places. Jive turkey, however, was already falling into disuse when it was spoken by "hip" television characters in the 1970s, such as George Jefferson. Jive turkey is also a quick step dance in Germany in the 1930s.

That Billy Madison sure is a jive turkey!

by nlc82 November 21, 2011

Jive Turkey

A person that talks as if they know something they do not. A liar. Someone who constantly reminds you of how awesome they are but they are the opposite of awesome.

Jive turkey- "I'm so awesome, you'll never meet anyone as awesome as me..like ever"

Me- "shut yo mouth....fuckin jive turkey"

"Look at that chick taking selfies like she's a model, she's such a jive turkey"

by C. Alice November 24, 2014

jive-turkey-sucka

This phrase, most commonly used as an insult to call out an oppositional party, was popular in the 70's for its dissuasive finesse.
NOTE: To amplify power, use in conjunction with snapping and elaborate gestures.

"Bring it you jive-turkey-sucka!"

"Oh no you di'int you jive-turkey-sucka! Don't even trip or I'll bust a cap on you and that ghetto-nappy hair! Fo' Shizzle!"

by Spencer the silly lemur October 24, 2006

Jive Ass Bitch

To describe a "skank" or "ho". A female who is tactless in her self-dispensal to the extent her ass gives off a "jive"

Hell no you Jive Ass Bitch I ain't getting aids for you or no-one!

by Willy P January 9, 2005

Jive Chicken

One who runs around screaming and romping like some kind of wild animal.

Yo, look at those jive chickens rompin' all ova the place

by Mam Sarks May 24, 2011

Jive Soul Bro

A pimp who hits on women who he will never get any from.

Slick was nothing but a Jive Soul Bro.

by Livewire December 8, 2003

Jive ass Turkey

A damn fool, who constantly acts foolish and ignorant

Matthew Symonette is a jive ass turkey.

by Lit Up January 27, 2007